C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer-Onsite in Plano, TX

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Plano, TX, United States

22 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

9 years minimum

Compensation

$220,480.0 - $312,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.jofdav.com

Tech stack

Board Bringup Automation of Tests Booting (BIOS) UClibc (C Standard Library) C++ (Programming Language) CMake Code Review Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Software Debugging Linux

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Digital Architecture Domain Name System (DNS) Linux on Embedded Systems Embedded Software Firmware FreeRTOS GNU Debuggers IBM Rational Software Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Linux Distribution X.509 Real-Time Operating Systems Systems Integration TCP/IP Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter VxWorks Wi-Fi Technology Computer Networking Systems Serial Peripheral Interface Gitlab Yocto U-Boot

Job description

Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for a secure, Linux-based avionics platform
Build and maintain secure bootloaders and signed firmware deployment processes
Collaborate across hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams
Conduct kernel-level debugging and troubleshooting on custom boards
Implement networking and secure communication layers
Drive system validation, code reviews, and testing efforts
Document architecture, workflows, and development artifacts

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, RTEMS
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity/safety standards
Experience with automated testing, Bazel/CMake, or IBM Rational tools
Exposure to Wi-Fi (WPA2/WPA3), 5G, or Open RAN technologies
Background in Agile/Scrum development practices

Interested candidates may submit their resumes online or call at 310-906-4780 for further information regarding the position.

Requirements

Seeking a seasoned Embedded Software Engineer with experience in embedded systems, Linux-based OS development, networking, and secure software practices within a regulated environment., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

9+ years of embedded software development experience
Proficient in C/C++, with strong debugging skills using GDB, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Embedded Linux platform development:

Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux distros
Familiarity with kernel configuration, device trees, root filesystem creation
Ability to debug boot issues, kernel panics, and bring-up on custom hardware

Bootloaders & Secure Boot:

Hands-on with U-Boot, Secure Boot, and Trusted Boot mechanisms
Experience with signed image validation, OTP fuses, root of trust chains

Board bring-up & BSP customization:

Supported ARM-based SoCs (e.g., STM32, NXP i.MX, TI Sitara)
Experience with peripheral interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, GPIO

Strong knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, RADIUS

Experience with security protocols: TLS, EAP-TLS, X.509, secure OTA updates

CI/CD proficiency using GitLab pipelines

Experience integrating software with RTOS environments and real-time constraints

Proven success in hardware-software integration and regulated environments (e.g., aerospace, defense)

Benefits & conditions

$113.00 - $160.00 per hour

About the company

C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer-Onsite in Plano, TX at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Plano, Texas, Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing., Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies’ dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers’ technical and business needs.

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